2 arrested in Webster car break-ins

Monday

Dec 10, 2012 at 6:00 AM

By Craig S. Semon

The arrest of two local men in connection with a car break-in spree led to the recovery of a stolen shotgun.

Devin Mongeau, 20, of 10 Prospect St., Apt. 6, and Zachary Prince, 19, of 4 Mike’s Way, were both charged with breaking and entering a vehicle during the nighttime, with the intent to commit a felony, larceny of a firearm, larceny over $250, improper possession of ammunition, having a firearm without an FID card and conspiracy. Both men are to be arraigned today in Dudley District Court.

On Friday, Webster police detectives James Hoover and Gordon Wentworth received information that a shotgun which had previously been reported stolen from a motor vehicle in town on Nov. 29 might be in the possession of Mr. Mongeau and Mr. Prince, who were then located and stopped by Webster police.

According to police, the two suspects admitted to breaking into numerous cars in the Blueberry Hill and Killdeer Island area. It is estimated 15 to 20 cars were broken into in these neighborhoods; the investigation is continuing and police will be contacting victims as it progresses.